MNSKA band Dred I Dread played in Uptown Minneapolis at Cause Spirits and Soundbar last weekend.  Here’s a video of the band playing “Free Mama Earth” off their upcoming full-length album.

You can watch the video on YouTube HERE

Everybody loves new music, right?  Mike from Cincinnati band The Pinstripes calls in to the show to talk to Courtney about their brand new record The Pinstripes /I.  The two discuss the benefits of Kickstarter, why this album may not be their debut record, but sounds like a completely different band, and how to get lost in the rabbit-hole of Jamaican music. Check out the brand new album, which drops on February 3rd on their website. And if you’re in the Twin Cities area, check out The Pinstripes at The Red Sea in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 3rd with special guests The Prizefighters, Dred I Dread, and Umbrella Bed!

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Fall 2011 is looking to be a solid season for MNSKA!  There are going to be a whole truckload of new releases from bands in the MNSKA community.  Let me give you a run down of what you can look forward to:

Rocksteady Breakfast will be releasing their new CD on Saturday, September 3rd at The Rat Hole in South Minneapolis.  The band has spent the past year and a half working on this album.  It is a must-have for fans of raw energetic underground punk-ska!  Details for the release show can be found HERE

The Prizefighters have been busy this past year putting together a special-edition vinyl LP of their recent release Follow My Sound via Jump Up Records.  Along with songs from the album, side B of the vinyl will include new unreleased songs, instrumental versions, and even a dub from Anthony Abbinanti (The Drastics).  The band will be releasing the album at special double release show with MNSKA band The Dropsteppers on Friday, October 21st at The Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis.  The Dropsteppers spent the early part of 2011 in the studio to create their debut full-length CD Get Up In It via Megalith Records.

Veteran third-wave ska band 3 Minute Hero recently announced their triumphant return to the Twin Cities music scene.  To commemorate being back in the saddle, they are hard at work on a new release that should be out this Fall.  Stay tuned to MNSKA.com for more details!

Long-time Twin Cities reggae band Dred I Dread will be releasing their much anticipated follow-up to 2009′s Tribulation sometime in early 2012.  The band previewed some of their new songs at the recent Jamaican Independence Day party at The Red Sea.

MNSKA band Dred I Dread played a set at the Jamaican Independence Day party at The Red Sea in Minneapolis.  The band closed out their set with the song “Free Mama Earth.”

You can check out the video on YouTube HERE

The Prizefighters will be there, bringing their Minnesota-bred hard-hitting rough and tough reggae, rocksteady and ska tunes.  The band has been supporting their latest CD Follow My Sound.  Be sure to be on the lookout for their special-edition vinyl LP on Jump Up Records in the Fall.

Dred I Dread are one of the most diverse reggae bands in the Twin Cities, including artists from Jamaica, New Orleans, Minnesota, Turkey, and Mexico.  The band is hard at work on their much anticipated album due out in 2012.

The Dropsteppers have been making a name for themselves in the American reggae and ska scene with their smooth soulful vocals and chugging rhythms.  Look for them on tour in the Midwest this Fall in support of their upcoming 7-inch split on Megalith Records.

Stop Drop are a new folk-punk band from the Twin Cities, featuring members of the MNSKA band 2 Tone Runts.  This show is their official EP release show, so be sure to pick up their new music!

The Prizefighters (Jump Up Records)
Dred I Dread (Rapidfire Records)
The Dropsteppers (Megalith Records)
Stop Drop (EP Release Show)

The Red Sea
316 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Doors 5pm | ALL AGES | $5

MNSKA reggae veterans Dred I Dread recently opened for the legendary Toots and the Maytals at the First Avenue Mainroom in Minneapolis, MN.  Here’s a nice video clip of the guys closing out their set.

You can check out the video on YouTube HERE

MNSKA reggae/hip-hop group Dred I Dread are playing their first show of the new year!  Check it out on Wednesday, January 6 at Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues in Uptown Minneapolis.  This ALL AGES show is completely FREE and begins at 8 pm.  Come for the BBQ ribs, stay for the reggae!

It’s winter in Minnesota, which means sub-zero temperatures, icy roads, and cars that won’t start.  Today’s band Dred I Dread heats up this frozen state with their reggae/hip-hop sound and fiery Jamaican influence.

Track of the Day: “Closer To Me” by Dred I Dread

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MNSka would like to congratulate the Secondhand Ska Kings and Dred I Dread for making it to the semifinals of the Fox 9 Battle of the Bands 3!  This puts them in the top 15 bands in the competition.  There are 5 rounds of voting, the first of which has already begun.  At the end of each round, the bottom 2 vote-getters will be eliminated from the competition until 5 finalists remain.

MNSka is proud to be represented by these bands and needs you all to start voting for them!  You can vote once per hour, meaning it is possible to vote 24 times a day!  We understand you all have lives, but show your support and let’s see if we can get a little ska and reggae in the finale event on August 6th at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis, MN.

You can vote for Secondhand Ska Kings and Dred I Dread HERE.

Hello everyone!  MNSka bands are back in action this weekend.  The Skaliticians are playing at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry on Friday night as part of Quilombolas‘ release party for their new album, The Common Past.  There are also a TON of other bands performing, so if you’re up for a musical smorgasboard then check it out.  The show is 18+ and doors are at 9.

Also, at Eclipse Records on Saturday, Small Kitchen Appliances palys alongside Lumberjack, Ponx Attax, and Eightysixed.  Doors are at 6 and music starts at 7.

In addition, there are two shows tonight.  Dred I Dread is holding a CD release show at the Barfly music room in Minneapolis.  Doors are at 8 and music begins at 9.  The show is 18+.

If you’re in the Duluth area, then check out Mikey Talented at Grandma’s Sports Garden.  Buy a ticket from the band themselves and get a $2 discount on their EP, After The Fact.  They are performing with a host of other local bands, such as Jamestown Story, Farewell Continental, and Take Cover (.  The show is all ages, tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door, and doors open at 5 with music starting at 6.  The show poster for this show can be found after the jump.

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